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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Imaro" data-source="post: 4514267" data-attributes="member: 48965">Yep, though I will point out that the 3.5 basic set with the Black Dragon actually did let you generate your own character (I think it was only up to 2nd level and with limited selection...but still pretty good.).  This basic set honestly makes me feel even more strongly that there is a certain element within WotC (whether the company as a whole or just certain people I don't know) that truly believes holding back content (but giving enough to argue that their products are "complete") is the best way to sell more books and/or get one to subscribe unseen to supplementary online content.  Now this tactic might work with gamers who have played D&D and are willing to make the investment because they are already familiar with it...but I don't think it's a good tactic for bringing new people in the hobby.  This trend of behavior is starting to create the perception in my mind that they do not have faith in the quality of 4e as a game, to entice people to support it in a longterm way, without a.)withholding classic content or b.) getting them locked into a subscription for sight unseen magazines.  I'm neutral to 4e right now, but this is really starting to rub me the wrong way.  the funny thing is the starter set will probably sell ok, because gamers will want the tokens or the tiles or the dice...or all 3 and figure it's cheaper to buy the starter set.  The question though...is how many new players will this set help introduce into the actual hobby?  And is WotC more concerned with this or with how much revenue the starter set brings in regardless of where that revenue comes from.  IMO, one view is looking towards the future longterm, the other is just about short term profits.  Anyway, just some thoughts on it.</blockquote>

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